Caring for the Carer: With every sunrise bringing in the promise

Exciting News! The 3rd quarter Caring for the Carer workshop date has been announced, it will be September 7, 2023. Caring for the Carer Support Group of Charlotte and MossflowerAbbey Farm are doing important work in supporting caregivers. A one-day workshop will be presented to caregivers with the resources and information they need to care for themselves and their loved ones.

The topics that will be covered in the workshop:

Caregiver Emotional Brain Trauma: Causes, Effects, and Care for Family Caregivers.
Planning to Live.
Caregiver Low Energy Release and Repair.
Open discussion for the attendees that includes their questions, advise and share their experiences.

The workshop will also include time for journaling, having quiet time before leaving and relaxing. It will be a great opportunity for caregivers to learn from each other and share their experiences, questions and advice. I’m sure the workshop will be a valuable resource for caregivers wherever you are in your journey as a caregiver. We hope you’ll consider attending!

Here are some additional details about the workshop:

We welcome back Dr. Patricia (Kay) Reyna EdD as the speaker for the workshop as she gives her insight and shares her experiences in caregiving. We are also adding the number of sessions during this workshop while keeping the total time to minimal extent so not to over burden those needing to go back home. Even though sessions of the workshop will complete around 2:45P, everyone is invited to stay longer and continue conversations or to take some time to relax before leaving. We truly welcome you to stay as long as you would like.

Dinner will be offered to all attendees and their friends on Wednesday evening. If you are spending the night at the Farm or live close by, plan to have dinner with us. Dinner is not limited to just attendees as you may have a friend or family member that would like to join us for dinner. It is a great time for discussion. And the fire pit will be open after dinner. There will be a small charge for the dinner.

Schedule:

Caring for the Carer: 09/07/2023

9:00 am - 10:00 am MossflowerAbbey Farmhouse

Arrivals

Arrival to MossflowerAbbey Farm. Meet the speakers, other workshop attendees and the hosts. While you settle in enjoy hot and cold beverages and fresh pastries.

the Farm

10:00 am - 10:15 am MossflowerAbbey Farmhouse

Introductions and Welcome

Welcome to the workshop and and introduction of Dr. Patricia (Kay) Reyna.

the Farm

10:15 am - 11:00 am the Farmhouse (Gathering Room)

Session 1: Caregiver Emotional Brain Trauma: Causes, Effects, and Care for Family Caregivers

In this session, we will explore Reyna’s TBI Family Caregiver Emotional Brain Trauma: Causes, Effects, and Care Model associated with the instant TBI life change, when life “changes in a moment,” the possible outcomes, and recovery care for caregivers. Knowing how to overcome is key! You can, and you will.

the Farm

11:00 am - 11:15 am the Farmhouse

Break

Freshen up, stretch and enjoy a fresh baked sweet treat. Then get ready for the next session

11:15 am - 12:00 pm the Gathering Room

Session 2: Planning to Live

In this session, we will explore the components of Reyna’s Planning to Live Model. We will create a “planning to live” step by step plan and we will commit to living because there is life and there is hope after TBI injury. We can and we will. Let this new adventure begin.

the Farm

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Dining Room (Porch, weather permitting)

Lunch

Lunch and desert will be served to all attendees.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm the Gathering Room

Session 3: Caregiver Low Energy Release and Repair

In this session, we will explore Reyna’s TBI Family Caregiver Emotional Brain Trauma Low Energy Release and Repair Model discussing ways for caregivers to release and repair low energy caregiver states to reclaim our hope and joy. This session will include a nature walk around the farm (weather permitting).

the Farm

1:45 pm - 2:00 pm the Farmhouse

Break

Freshen up, stretch and enjoy a fresh baked sweet treat. Then get ready for the next session

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm the Gathering Room

Session 4: This is your time for open discussion:

Dr. Patricia Kay Reyna will lead an open discussion. Bring specific questions, advice, or share what you have learned while a caregiver. This is a great time to share and learn from other attendees.

the Farm

2:45 pm - 4:00 pm the Farm

Free time

Spend some time outdoors (weather permitting) and warm up at the fire pit (if needed), walk the fields or trails in the woods, or take a walk and look at our new apple orchard. And take this time to talk to other caregivers if that is your desire. This time is open for you.

Organizer:

Caring for the Carer Support Group

Speaker

Sue

M.A., Spiritual Director

MossflowerAbbey Farm